The Association of European Radios (AER) welcomes today’s publication of the European Commission’s proposal for a Digital Networks Act (DNA), a major initiative shaping the future of Europe’s digital connectivity and media landscape. For Europe’s radio sector, the DNA is a critically important file. As cars become increasingly connected and software-driven, radio’s presence on the […]
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MEPs call for strong safeguards for radio in connected cars under the Digital Networks Act
A broad, cross-party group of MEPs from the EPP, S&D, Renew and the Greens has written to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen calling for strong safeguards for radio in connected cars in the upcoming Digital Networks Act (DNA). The letter urges the Commission to ensure that all new cars include radio receivers, that radio […]
AER response to the Audiovisual Media Services Directive call for evidence
Read our response to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the on the Audiovisual Media Services Directive evaluation and review here. For more information, please contact aer(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)aereurope.org.
AER position on the Digital Fairness Act
Read our position in response to the European Commission’s open consultation on the forthcoming Digital Fairness Act. For more information, please contact aer(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)aereurope.org.
Safeguarding the future of radio in connected cars: AER position on the European Electronic Communication Code revision and proposal for Digital Networks Act
Read our position paper here. For more information, please contact aer(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)aereurope.org.
AER feedback to the Draft RSPG Report Assessment of future usage of the UHF band
Read our comments on the important Draft RSPG Report Assessment of future usage of the frequency band 470-694 MHz within the EU here. For more information, please contact aer(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)aereurope.org.
AER response to the Consumer Agenda call for evidence
Read our response to the European Commission’s call for evidence on the Consumer Agenda 2025-2030 and action plan on consumers in the Single Market here. For more information, please contact aer(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)aereurope.org.
AER response to the Call for Evidence on the Digital Networks Act
Read our answer to the European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the Digital Networks Act here. For more information, please contact aer(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)aereurope.org.
AER response to the European Democracy Shield Consultation
Read our contribution here. For more information, please contact aer(Replace this parenthesis with the @ sign)aereurope.org.
World Radio Day 2025: “Radio and climate change”
The 2025 edition of UNESCO’s World Radio Day is dedicated to the theme of “Radio and Climate Change”, highlighting how indispensable radio is to ensure public safety, keeping communities informed and protected in the face of natural disasters and extreme weather events. Radios inform, entertain and educate their audience. During natural disasters like devastating floods, deadly wildfires […]